Homemade Marzipan Paste
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 1 ½ cups whole almonds with skin
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. rose water OR
- 1 tbsp. pure almond extract plus 1 tbsp. water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and add almonds.
- Let boil for about 2 min.
- Strain and let cool on a clean kitchen towel for a few minutes.
- Press almonds out of their shell by using your thumb and pointer finger.
- Grind almonds in a food processor to a very fine texture.
- Add the ground almonds, powdered sugar, and liquid to a large bowl.
- Knead to a smooth dough.
- Shape into 2 logs, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until usage.
Nutrition
Yield: 1ozCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g